Welcome, I’m Leila Ainge
Researcher, writer, coach, and host of Psychologically Speaking and the Reflection Room, where psychology meets real life.
What I do
Psychology Research
Get psychology-informed research you can use for PR, content, and thought leadership through retained research hours.
Reflection Room
Reflection Room is an eight-week guided reflective practice where psychology, contemporary art and poetry come together to help you notice more, think differently and reconnect with yourself.
Psychologically Speaking Podcast
Explore the fascinating world of human behaviour, ground-breaking research & real-life experiences.
How I Work
You’ve built something meaningful, a service, a book, an offer, a way of working, but you’re ready to show the story behind your impact, the benefits, the data, the headlines, in a way that makes the substance of your work visible.
You care deeply about your work. Now you want to understand why it works, how to show its impact, and how to keep showing up without burning out.
This is where I come in
I am a psychologist, researcher and coach who helps people use psychology to work with more clarity, confidence and joy. My work brings together research, reflection and practical insight so you can use evidence in ways that make sense for you.
Perhaps you are exploring how to communicate your value more clearly. Perhaps you want to understand the hidden pressures that shape your decisions. Or perhaps you are simply tired of second-guessing yourself and want a more grounded way to grow.
I collaborate with people and organisations who want to bring psychology into their work as a living, breathing tool for change.
When I began inviting guests to share their goals on my podcast Psychologically Speaking, I expected ten minutes of conversation, something I could assemble into one neat “goal intentions” episode. Instead, every discussion unfolded into something richer, the why beneath each ambition.
My current season on Psychologically Speaking brings a mix of interviews, goal advice episodes and follow-up group calls.
Listen from the very first episode with Jen Vaughan, Yoga teacher, who is exploring the space between Nurture and Profit
Advisory and Non Exec roles
I bring experience as a Chair of Trustees, Chair of Governors, Treasurer, and Advisory Board Member, offering psychologically informed insight on leadership, trust, and decision-making. I enjoy helping organisations think clearly, work collaboratively, and embed wellbeing and integrity into the way they lead.
The Psychologically Speaking podcast
Welcome to Psychologically Speaking!
A podcast and blog all about human behaviour, bringing together fascinating research, insights, and real-life experiences. As a psychologist, I share how the spaces we live and work in shape who we are.
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